These Happy Golden Years -- Laura Ingalls Wilder

<p><strong>Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color </strong></p><p>Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind.</p><p>And every Friday--no matter what the weather--Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting, and even though she's not yet sixteen, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.</p><p>The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura's real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Laura Ingalls Wilder<br><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins<br><b>Published:</b> 05/11/2004<br><b>Pages:</b> 289<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.00lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.64h x 5.09w x 0.68d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780060581879<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.6<br><b>Point Value:</b> 10<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>497 / These Happy Golden Years<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>New Yorker (The)</i> 08/10/2009 pg. 7